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Sarah Kane was only 28 years old when she died by suicide. When speaking about Kane, it is easy to begin there—to begin with the depression, the suffering, and the terrible circumstances of her death
A Lonely Boy's Letter: The Musical Dear Evan Hansen
An Interview with DAC Artist Bonjoo
Bristol Old Vic has announced new Associate Artist and Associate Companies for its 2026–28 programme: artist Tom Marshman, Seeta Patel Dance, and Scratchworks Theatre Company. They join current Associate Artist Caroline Williams, continuing a scheme that has previously included Diverse Artists Network, MAYK, Beyond Face, Theatre West and Saikat Ahamed. The programme provides financial support—£7,500 annually for Associate Companies and a £10,000 bursary for the Associate Artist—plus tailored in-kind assistance over a two-year period. Rikki Henry, Associate Artistic Director at Bristol Old Vic, said the initiative aims to support artists and organisations while strengthening the region's creative ecology.
Many theatregoers overlook the fact that two of the largest repertory companies in the Americas are located in Ontario, Canada. While the Stratford Festival is the largest, the Shaw Festival is a clos
The Boston Pops, led by conductor Keith Lockhart, has announced details for its 2026 Holiday Pops season, running from December 3 to December 28. The announcement highlights the annual holiday concert series presented by the orchestra. Specific program details beyond the performance dates were not included in the available text, which primarily lists press contact information.
Tilted Wig, in association with Watford Palace Theatre, is bringing a new stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray to Theatre by the Lake in Keswick from Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 October 2026, as part of a UK tour. The company previously staged the popular Spitfire Girls at the venue in 2025 and 2026. Full casting has been announced, with Jack Crumlin as Dorian Gray, Mark Oxtoby as Basil Hallward, and Mark Hawkins as Lord Henry Wotton, alongside Lydia Whitehead, Ayesha Griffiths, Lydea Perkins and Max Burnett. The production is adapted and directed by Seán Aydon, with design by Sarah Beaton, Peter Small and Russell Ditchfield, and Kaitlin Howard as fight director and intimacy co-ordinator.
Bonjoo, the leader of the theater company Survivor Project and one of the most fearless voices in contemporary Korean theater since winning the New Director Award at the 61st Dong-A Theater Awards in
Bristol Old Vic has curated a September 2026 comedy season featuring some of the UK's leading stand-up acts, with local Bristol comedian Troy Orchard offering his take on the lineup. Performers include Rhys James, Ivo Graham, Jack Rooke, Jayde Adams, Aurie Styla, Daniel Kitson, Daniel Foxx and Stevie Martin, each bringing distinct comedic styles ranging from observational humour to cabaret and philosophical storytelling. Orchard suggests the season signals Bristol Old Vic's growing embrace of stand-up comedy alongside its traditional theatre programming. The piece also notes related news, including new Associate Artists announcements and casting for Max Porter's 'Lanny'.
Bristol Old Vic has announced the cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel 'Lanny', adapted by Bea Roberts and directed by Nancy Medina. The production, staged with English Touring Theatre, runs from 16 October to 7 November 2026, with press night on 22 October, as the flagship show of Bristol Old Vic's 260th anniversary year. The company includes Hanora Kamen, Raj Bajaj, Richard Cant, Rupert Holliday Evans, Amanda Lawrence, Liam Bergin and Rose Wardlaw, with the title role shared by newcomers Atlas Johnson-Dutfield and Lucian Thomas in their professional stage debuts. The story follows a family in a village near Bristol whose young son draws the attention of a mythic woodland figure, Dead Papa Toothwort.
This Q&A features performers Emily Terndrup and John Kendal discussing 'Juliet & Romeo,' a dance-theatre piece written and directed by Ben Duke, artistic director of Lost Dog. The show reimagines Shakespeare's characters as a couple in their thirties raising a daughter, and has toured internationally including China, Canada, Turkey, Norway, and across Europe. Terndrup and Kendal reflect on their characters, audience reactions across different countries, and their creative process working with dance and text together. The production is scheduled to run 22-26 September at Bristol Old Vic.
Theatre by the Lake has released first-look rehearsal images for the world premiere of 'The Farmer's Wife', inspired by Helen Rebanks' best-selling memoir. The play is written by Hannah Khalil and directed by the venue's Artistic Director and joint CEO Liz Stevenson. It follows three generations of women on a family farm and stars Christine Entwisle, Eireann Devlin and Roberta Kerr. The production runs from 18 September to 10 October 2026 at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick.
Sarah Kane was only 28 years old when she died by suicide. When speaking about Kane, it is easy to begin there—to begin with the depression, the suffering, and the terrible circumstances of her death
A Lonely Boy's Letter: The Musical Dear Evan Hansen
An Interview with DAC Artist Bonjoo
Bristol Old Vic has announced new Associate Artist and Associate Companies for its 2026–28 programme: artist Tom Marshman, Seeta Patel Dance, and Scratchworks Theatre Company. They join current Associate Artist Caroline Williams, continuing a scheme that has previously included Diverse Artists Network, MAYK, Beyond Face, Theatre West and Saikat Ahamed. The programme provides financial support—£7,500 annually for Associate Companies and a £10,000 bursary for the Associate Artist—plus tailored in-kind assistance over a two-year period. Rikki Henry, Associate Artistic Director at Bristol Old Vic, said the initiative aims to support artists and organisations while strengthening the region's creative ecology.
Many theatregoers overlook the fact that two of the largest repertory companies in the Americas are located in Ontario, Canada. While the Stratford Festival is the largest, the Shaw Festival is a clos
The Boston Pops, led by conductor Keith Lockhart, has announced details for its 2026 Holiday Pops season, running from December 3 to December 28. The announcement highlights the annual holiday concert series presented by the orchestra. Specific program details beyond the performance dates were not included in the available text, which primarily lists press contact information.
Tilted Wig, in association with Watford Palace Theatre, is bringing a new stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray to Theatre by the Lake in Keswick from Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 October 2026, as part of a UK tour. The company previously staged the popular Spitfire Girls at the venue in 2025 and 2026. Full casting has been announced, with Jack Crumlin as Dorian Gray, Mark Oxtoby as Basil Hallward, and Mark Hawkins as Lord Henry Wotton, alongside Lydia Whitehead, Ayesha Griffiths, Lydea Perkins and Max Burnett. The production is adapted and directed by Seán Aydon, with design by Sarah Beaton, Peter Small and Russell Ditchfield, and Kaitlin Howard as fight director and intimacy co-ordinator.
Bonjoo, the leader of the theater company Survivor Project and one of the most fearless voices in contemporary Korean theater since winning the New Director Award at the 61st Dong-A Theater Awards in
Bristol Old Vic has curated a September 2026 comedy season featuring some of the UK's leading stand-up acts, with local Bristol comedian Troy Orchard offering his take on the lineup. Performers include Rhys James, Ivo Graham, Jack Rooke, Jayde Adams, Aurie Styla, Daniel Kitson, Daniel Foxx and Stevie Martin, each bringing distinct comedic styles ranging from observational humour to cabaret and philosophical storytelling. Orchard suggests the season signals Bristol Old Vic's growing embrace of stand-up comedy alongside its traditional theatre programming. The piece also notes related news, including new Associate Artists announcements and casting for Max Porter's 'Lanny'.
Bristol Old Vic has announced the cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel 'Lanny', adapted by Bea Roberts and directed by Nancy Medina. The production, staged with English Touring Theatre, runs from 16 October to 7 November 2026, with press night on 22 October, as the flagship show of Bristol Old Vic's 260th anniversary year. The company includes Hanora Kamen, Raj Bajaj, Richard Cant, Rupert Holliday Evans, Amanda Lawrence, Liam Bergin and Rose Wardlaw, with the title role shared by newcomers Atlas Johnson-Dutfield and Lucian Thomas in their professional stage debuts. The story follows a family in a village near Bristol whose young son draws the attention of a mythic woodland figure, Dead Papa Toothwort.
This Q&A features performers Emily Terndrup and John Kendal discussing 'Juliet & Romeo,' a dance-theatre piece written and directed by Ben Duke, artistic director of Lost Dog. The show reimagines Shakespeare's characters as a couple in their thirties raising a daughter, and has toured internationally including China, Canada, Turkey, Norway, and across Europe. Terndrup and Kendal reflect on their characters, audience reactions across different countries, and their creative process working with dance and text together. The production is scheduled to run 22-26 September at Bristol Old Vic.
Theatre by the Lake has released first-look rehearsal images for the world premiere of 'The Farmer's Wife', inspired by Helen Rebanks' best-selling memoir. The play is written by Hannah Khalil and directed by the venue's Artistic Director and joint CEO Liz Stevenson. It follows three generations of women on a family farm and stars Christine Entwisle, Eireann Devlin and Roberta Kerr. The production runs from 18 September to 10 October 2026 at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick.
Sarah Kane was only 28 years old when she died by suicide. When speaking about Kane, it is easy to begin there—to begin with the depression, the suffering, and the terrible circumstances of her death
A Lonely Boy's Letter: The Musical Dear Evan Hansen
An Interview with DAC Artist Bonjoo
Bristol Old Vic has announced new Associate Artist and Associate Companies for its 2026–28 programme: artist Tom Marshman, Seeta Patel Dance, and Scratchworks Theatre Company. They join current Associate Artist Caroline Williams, continuing a scheme that has previously included Diverse Artists Network, MAYK, Beyond Face, Theatre West and Saikat Ahamed. The programme provides financial support—£7,500 annually for Associate Companies and a £10,000 bursary for the Associate Artist—plus tailored in-kind assistance over a two-year period. Rikki Henry, Associate Artistic Director at Bristol Old Vic, said the initiative aims to support artists and organisations while strengthening the region's creative ecology.
Many theatregoers overlook the fact that two of the largest repertory companies in the Americas are located in Ontario, Canada. While the Stratford Festival is the largest, the Shaw Festival is a clos
The Boston Pops, led by conductor Keith Lockhart, has announced details for its 2026 Holiday Pops season, running from December 3 to December 28. The announcement highlights the annual holiday concert series presented by the orchestra. Specific program details beyond the performance dates were not included in the available text, which primarily lists press contact information.
Tilted Wig, in association with Watford Palace Theatre, is bringing a new stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray to Theatre by the Lake in Keswick from Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 October 2026, as part of a UK tour. The company previously staged the popular Spitfire Girls at the venue in 2025 and 2026. Full casting has been announced, with Jack Crumlin as Dorian Gray, Mark Oxtoby as Basil Hallward, and Mark Hawkins as Lord Henry Wotton, alongside Lydia Whitehead, Ayesha Griffiths, Lydea Perkins and Max Burnett. The production is adapted and directed by Seán Aydon, with design by Sarah Beaton, Peter Small and Russell Ditchfield, and Kaitlin Howard as fight director and intimacy co-ordinator.
Bonjoo, the leader of the theater company Survivor Project and one of the most fearless voices in contemporary Korean theater since winning the New Director Award at the 61st Dong-A Theater Awards in
Bristol Old Vic has curated a September 2026 comedy season featuring some of the UK's leading stand-up acts, with local Bristol comedian Troy Orchard offering his take on the lineup. Performers include Rhys James, Ivo Graham, Jack Rooke, Jayde Adams, Aurie Styla, Daniel Kitson, Daniel Foxx and Stevie Martin, each bringing distinct comedic styles ranging from observational humour to cabaret and philosophical storytelling. Orchard suggests the season signals Bristol Old Vic's growing embrace of stand-up comedy alongside its traditional theatre programming. The piece also notes related news, including new Associate Artists announcements and casting for Max Porter's 'Lanny'.
Bristol Old Vic has announced the cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel 'Lanny', adapted by Bea Roberts and directed by Nancy Medina. The production, staged with English Touring Theatre, runs from 16 October to 7 November 2026, with press night on 22 October, as the flagship show of Bristol Old Vic's 260th anniversary year. The company includes Hanora Kamen, Raj Bajaj, Richard Cant, Rupert Holliday Evans, Amanda Lawrence, Liam Bergin and Rose Wardlaw, with the title role shared by newcomers Atlas Johnson-Dutfield and Lucian Thomas in their professional stage debuts. The story follows a family in a village near Bristol whose young son draws the attention of a mythic woodland figure, Dead Papa Toothwort.
This Q&A features performers Emily Terndrup and John Kendal discussing 'Juliet & Romeo,' a dance-theatre piece written and directed by Ben Duke, artistic director of Lost Dog. The show reimagines Shakespeare's characters as a couple in their thirties raising a daughter, and has toured internationally including China, Canada, Turkey, Norway, and across Europe. Terndrup and Kendal reflect on their characters, audience reactions across different countries, and their creative process working with dance and text together. The production is scheduled to run 22-26 September at Bristol Old Vic.
Theatre by the Lake has released first-look rehearsal images for the world premiere of 'The Farmer's Wife', inspired by Helen Rebanks' best-selling memoir. The play is written by Hannah Khalil and directed by the venue's Artistic Director and joint CEO Liz Stevenson. It follows three generations of women on a family farm and stars Christine Entwisle, Eireann Devlin and Roberta Kerr. The production runs from 18 September to 10 October 2026 at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick.